# Michael King's Crucial Role for Padres | San Diego Padres News

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Podcast: [San Diego Padres News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-diego-padres-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7459287)
Published: 2026-07-10T02:16:20+00:00
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Michael King has been the Padres’ unsung hero this season, logging 19 starts and 108 innings while carrying the team through a brutal pitching injury crisis. Despite a 6-7 record and a 3.41 ERA—numbers he admits aren’t good enough—King’s consistency and grit have made him indispensable. Manager Craig Stammen lauds his reliability, calling him the team’s go-to guy, even as King endured a rough patch with a 6.41 ERA in five starts. Still, he’s delivered clutch performances, including scoreless outings against the Dodgers and Braves. With the season’s second half looming, King is determined to turn things around and prove his value beyond the stats. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1aabed8bc445df12

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